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C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T  C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y  Qiara Helios _________________________________________________________ 24 (b.Oct 2053) | ♀ | Asexual _________________________________________________________ Single | Netrunner | NightCorp Netrunner P H Y S I C A L P R O F I L E P H Y S I C A L P R O F I L E ▼ P H Y S I C A L T R A I T S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ► Build - Short/Petite ► Ethnicity - Multi-Ethnic ► Hair Color - Jet Black ► Eye Color - (Natural) Hazel ► Other - A few scars on her body from the accident - C H A R A C T E R N O T E S C H A R A C T E R N O T E S ▼ C Y B E R W A R E ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ NOTE:- Due to genetic anomalies in her body unable to sustain implants, anti-rejection drugs are administered twice daily to normalize usage and lower the risk of cyberpsychosis. Typical side-effects can sometimes include suppression of emotions, loss of appetite, and lack of sexual stimulation. Weekly medical checkups are required per employer. ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ► Biotech MK.2- Cyberdeck with increased RAM recovery rate. ► Synaptic Signal Optimizer (SSO)- Enhances natural resistances and performance. ► Reinforced Tendons- Interfaces with SSO to help Qiara use her legs normally for a short time, pending any rejection. ► Self-ICE- Intrusion Detection, prevent hacking from enemies. ► Memory Boost- Optimize sync between brain and cyberware. ► RAM Upgrade- Support better processing speeds. ► EX-Disk- Increase in brain storage and processing. ▼ S K I L L S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ► Quick Study - She was blessed with epic study habits as well the ability to pick up new information at a greater pace. ► Cool Under Pressure - Probably more so in the Net than in the physical realm. ► Mental Alertness - Both in and out of the Net. ► NetSec Specialist - Well versed with the ins and outs of data fortress infrastructures, security protocols, and implementations in the Net. ► Low-level Techie - Knows enough to fix minor issues with her gear, but anything more requires expertise. ▼ E X T R A S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ► Trauma Team Status - Silver Status: funded by NightCorp as part of their medical benefits package. ▼ K N O W N A S S O C I A T E S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ► Name - Description/Relevance - | C H A R A C T E R H I S T O R Y C H A R A C T E R H I S T O R Y No one ever said that just because technology was evolving, life would be that much simpler. And even in the virtual world of the Net, while a girl with physical handicaps could be anything she wanted, there was always that looming thought of having to return to her real life. To the aches, pains and rollercoaster of emotions... Night City had been a place of dreams for the child who was born and raised in the bright lights and big sprawling city that never seemed to sleep. A girl who imagined herself as perhaps a beautiful dancer like the many she witnessed in the virtual world and in person at performances she had been treated to. If not a dancer, then a professional artist, painting wonderful portraits and landscapes for all to enjoy. Or music, yes! Music was the very soul of the city and its people, so why wouldn't a child of ten years want to contribute to such joy? To truly enjoy and be passionate enough to delve into the arts, bringing fresh ideas, inspiration, and a slower pace to a place that seemed to always be in a hurry was something of wonderment. But, “dreams” were just that, and as her mother would later succumb to mental illness and eventually a brain aneurysm that took her life, Qiara felt alone and lost. It was then that the father she barely knew -the once councilman and mayor of Night City, Lucius Rhyne- stepped in to fill that void, knowing that his daughter needed love and guidance. He deemed that her mind needed to steer away from fantasy and fairy tales, and take root in what really mattered: innovation and growth. Or, better read as: “Work for a large and successful corporation and you'll make something of your life”. Twenty-four years ago, Qiara was conceived out of an affair that Lucius had with a woman named Samantha Helios, who was not only a co-worker during his Cybernetic Law years, but a trusted friend. However, it was an affair that never surfaced for a variety of reasons -even after his unexpected death- and yet Lucius cared for his illegitimate daughter nevertheless through financial support, the best education opportunities, and visits when he could slip away from the public eye. Among the many stories that her father would share, it was those that revolved around his mother, Vivian Rhyne, that genuinely gained her attention. Perhaps it was the way Lucius spun the narrative as though it were an adventure novel, but Q’s grandmother was a person who she began admiring and taking a deeper interest in as she got older. Not much was known about the woman’s personal life except through the accounts of her son, but what could be ascertained was she had been a loving and hard-working mother, a top-tier Netrunner, and brilliant Netwatch Agent. She was also known to be quite the “anonymous” patron for certain charities that fought homelessness and hunger, especially in the case of the City’s children. However, the story tragically ended with her sudden capture by what was considered one of Rache Bartmoss’s rogue AI’s, while on a mission in the Net, and most likely now locked behind the Black Wall. However, with the help of Netwatch, Lucius had his mother’s physical body kept on life support and eventually put into a cryo chamber, hoping that one day her mind could be retrieved from the dark net. By late adolescence, Qiara’s interest in the Net, and cybersecurity grew as she was enrolled in classes specific to the discipline, as well as absorbing as much information as she could through topical forums, deep dives into encrypted lockers that were designed for more advanced runners, and games that challenged her mind and reflexes while in the Net. But, there was no better experience than simply adventuring throughout the various networks, sometimes learning the hard way, but always finding a way out in the end. Eventually needing an online persona, she took on the handle and likeness of “Kasumi Goto” from the Mass Effect series. A strong female archetype that stood for independence, and a skilled infiltrator and hacker who let her abilities do the talking, since she herself said very little otherwise. A turning point in her life changed not only her physiological makeup, but her whole outlook on the future, as a stroll along the city streets resulted in a hit and run accident that left the girl in a coma. She awoke in the hospital, cut, scrapped, bruised, and without any feeling from the waist down. Unfortunately, the damage was too serious for surgery to be of help, or any cure possible, that would allow her to walk again without mechanical assistance. Cybernetic augmentations would have been a viable option, however, her genetic makeup for whatever reason rejected many conventional limb replacements that could have made walking possible again. So, as it happened, implants along her spine and neural network were placed, allowing her to maintain control of her legs for a short while. Although, she was, for the most part, resigned to a powered wheelchair. Years passed, and a surprise invitation came to join the ranks of NightCorp, specifically as a Netrunner in their cybersecurity division, overseeing all of NightCity. Apparently, Lucius Rhyne had put in a good word for her with the company for two reasons: The first being that he was confident in her abilities as a “whitehat Netrunner with a conscience”, and the second, he hoped that she could use her own knowledge and the resources available to locate and retrieve his mother’s consciousness from the fragmented Net. It was a task that would be no easy feat, but Q had a few runner contacts she could call on for aid, including one whose life had been cut short. T-Bug had been considered one of her closest friends, and while they had never met in person over the handful of years they knew one another, they chatted via the Net in some capacity almost daily. Unsurprisingly, Bug herself was quite the enigma, which is how she liked it considering her line of work, but she was good at what she did and much less reckless than the typical runner. Sadly, however, before Qiara had the chance to speak to her about the issue regarding her grandmother, T-Bug’s last job ended her life. As if the death of one of her closest friends hadn’t been enough, her father -Lucius Rhyne- died unexpectedly, leaving an even larger void in the girl’s heart. It was clear that both the death of Bug and Lucius were no accidents and things were being set in motion in Night City that the young netrunner hoped to uncover, if for no other reason, to put their souls at final rest and her own mind at ease. It was only after the death of Lucius Rhyne that NightCorp intervened, and took over funding Vivian Rhyne’s cold storage; perhaps out of respect for Lucius and Qiara, or for their own interests. In either case, she vowed to find her grandmother’s consciousness buried somewhere in the deep net and hopefully bring back one of the only family members she may have left in Night City. When a break can be had in her otherwise busy work life, she enjoys the simpler things from those early years of “dreaming”. A few hours on piano or a cityscape painting from the balcony of her Heywood condo would set her mind at ease and realign the chaos within to at least sleep and make it through the next day. While she enjoys the perks of cyberware implants, specifically those that augment her already fine-tuned intelligence, the technology doesn’t always play nice with her biological makeup, and her reliance on antirejection drugs is something she absolutely despises about herself. But, the threat of cyberpsychosis or other mental illnesses were constantly looming like a dark cloud ready to swallow her whole. Tech dependency was just part of living, especially with the career path she had chosen, but she simply hoped each day that she would not lose herself and hold onto humanity for as long as possible. D E T A I L E D A P P E A R A N C E D E T A I L E D A P P E A R A N C E Standing at just under five feet, Qiara doesn’t mind the fact that her smaller, petite stature keeps her hidden in plain sight which compliments her introverted nature. And being rather on the androgynous side, she leans toward gender neutral and simple wardrobes, especially those that don’t draw unwanted attention. She keeps her dark hair short most of the time, and a few ear piercings. Bound to a wheelchair since a vehicle accident rendered the lower half of her body paralyzed, she is forced to look up at most people regardless. Scars left over from the accident cover parts of her body, but those areas aren’t normally exposed. The most striking features -or so she’d been told on many occasions- are her hazel eyes, which seem to give off an iridescence depending on the lighting; perhaps a side-effect of her optical implants. P E R S O N A L I T Y P E R S O N A L I T Y Qiara is highly intelligent, yet introverted for the most part, and the social awkward side isn’t too far behind. Not to mention obsessive compulsive tendencies; she likes things the way she likes things, and there is usually very little you can do to dissuade her otherwise. But over time, and under the right conditions, she can be less rigid and a little more talkative to those she trusts. She tends to feel more at home jacked into the Net, and would more likely engage in conversations with a machine -cyborgs included- than any actual flesh and blood being. She exudes confidence in her work life, but never attempts to flaunt or boast, leaving the accolades for others to revel in. However, don’t ever mistake her friendly disposition with weakness, as she will quickly remind you otherwise by disabling access to any technology you might deem important to your livelihood. She was a long-time friend of T-Bug before her unexpected death during a job, and Qiara has had a tough time reconciling what had happened to her fellow runner. But while she knows Bug would never have worked a contract she couldn't handle, Q still blames the fixer Dex, as well as Jackie and V for her own personal reasons. P L O T ( S ) & G O A L ( S ) P L O T ( S ) & G O A L ( S ) Her primary directive has always been to do what’s best for Night City, especially working for a company like NightCorp who are fully invested in its future welfare. She believes in the vision of the late Richard Night, as well as countless other “dreamers” who wish to only see their city and residents prosper. Qiara is at her strongest behind a computer terminal or diving head first into the Net, and its many variations, providing support for field personnel in as many capacities as deemed possible while “jacked in”. She is also very much invested in finding her grandmother, Vivian Rhyne, whose consciousness is (allegedly) still trapped in the Deep Net after being captured by one of Bartmoss’s rogue AIs decades prior. NightCorp does seem to have an interest in her as well, whether out of respect for Lucius, or the fact that she may have valuable information. Perhaps both? |
